Which of the following directly caused France, Germany, and Russia to get involved in World War I?(2 points)

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Responses

The alliance system.
The alliance system.

unrestricted submarine warfare.
unrestricted submarine warfare.

food shortages.
food shortages.

economic problems.
economic problems.
Which of the following accurately summarizes the United States’ involvement and military role in World War I?(2 points)
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The U.S. became involved in World War I when the Selective Service Act was passed, which provided Allied forces military support.
The U.S. became involved in World War I when the Selective Service Act was passed, which provided Allied forces military support.

The U.S. became involved in World War I after the Zimmermann Telegram and sent troops to provided military reinforcements and support.
The U.S. became involved in World War I after the Zimmermann Telegram and sent troops to provided military reinforcements and support.

The U.S. became involved after the ammunition depot attacks in New Jersey and New York.
The U.S. became involved after the ammunition depot attacks in New Jersey and New York.

The U.S became involved when the Hindenburg exploded.
How was imperialism a cause of World War I?(2 points)
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Efforts to stimulate trade increased tensions in European colonies.
Efforts to stimulate trade increased tensions in European colonies.

Alliances among overseas territories increased tensions in Europe.
Alliances among overseas territories increased tensions in Europe.

Rivalry over overseas territories increased tensions in Europe.
Rivalry over overseas territories increased tensions in Europe.

Colonies' efforts to gain independence increased tensions in Europe.
What was the connection between the Russian Revolution and the Russian Civil War?(2 points)
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The United States tried to make peace in both.
The United States tried to make peace in both.

The Russian Revolution led to major disagreements about the country’s political future, resulting in war.
The Russian Revolution led to major disagreements about the country’s political future, resulting in war.

The Tsar tried to make peace in both.
The Tsar tried to make peace in both.

While the Germans overthrew the tsar, the Civil War was an internal matter.
Which of the following best explains the political role of the U.S. during World War I?(2 points)
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The political role of the U.S. was limited to 1917–1918, the time it actually fought in the war.
The political role of the U.S. was limited to 1917–1918, the time it actually fought in the war.

Neither the Allies nor the Central powers were interested in support from the U.S.
Neither the Allies nor the Central powers were interested in support from the U.S.

Because the war was not fought in the U.S., Americans did not play an important political role.
Because the war was not fought in the U.S., Americans did not play an important political role.

Although the U.S. joined the war late, it played an influential role in the peace process.
What was the result of Woodrow Wilson’s proposal to create a League of Nations at the Treaty of Versailles?

(2 points)
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The U.S was the first to join the League of Nations.
The U.S was the first to join the League of Nations.

The League of Nations was created, but the U.S. did not join.
The League of Nations was created, but the U.S. did not join.

The League of Nations was not included in the final treaty.
The League of Nations was not included in the final treaty.

The U.S. joined the League of Nations after ratifying the treaty.
What motivated the creation of the League of Nations?(2 points)
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The devastation of World War I.
The devastation of World War I.

The expansion of Germany.
The expansion of Germany.

The U.S. failure to ratify the Treaty of Versailles.
The U.S. failure to ratify the Treaty of Versailles.

The breaking of economic ties.

Answer 1

Here are the answers to each of your questions:

1. Which of the following directly caused France, Germany, and Russia to get involved in World War I?

   • The alliance system.

2. Which of the following accurately summarizes the United States’ involvement and military role in World War I?

   • The U.S. became involved in World War I after the Zimmermann Telegram and sent troops to provide military reinforcements and support.

3. How was imperialism a cause of World War I?

   • Rivalry over overseas territories increased tensions in Europe.

4. What was the connection between the Russian Revolution and the Russian Civil War?

   • The Russian Revolution led to major disagreements about the country’s political future, resulting in war.

5. Which of the following best explains the political role of the U.S. during World War I?

   • Although the U.S. joined the war late, it played an influential role in the peace process.

6. What was the result of Woodrow Wilson’s proposal to create a League of Nations at the Treaty of Versailles?

   • The League of Nations was created, but the U.S. did not join.

7. What motivated the creation of the League of Nations?

   • The devastation of World War I.

These answers reflect the historical context and events leading to and following World War I.